AI generatedNumberKS3 / GCSE

Finding a missing fraction in a difference

Identify whether the missing fraction is the starting amount or the amount being subtracted.

  • Identify whether the missing fraction is the starting amount or the amount being subtracted.
  • For a minus a missing amount, subtract the result from the starting amount.
  • Check the answer in the original subtraction. The order matters.

Example 1

Find the missing fraction.

Undo the known part using subtraction.Use a common denominator.

Example 2

Find the missing fraction.

Undo the known part using subtraction.Use a common denominator.

Remember
Use the worked steps to check your method, not just the final answer.

Your turn

Question 1

Find the missing fraction.

Check answer
Undo the known part using subtraction.Use a common denominator.

Substitute the result into the original equation to check it.

Question 2

Find the missing fraction.

Check answer
Undo the known part using subtraction.Use a common denominator.

Substitute the result into the original equation to check it.

Question 3

Find the missing fraction.

Check answer
Undo the known part using subtraction.Use a common denominator.

Substitute the result into the original equation to check it.

Question 4

Find the missing fraction.

Check answer
Undo the known part using subtraction.Use a common denominator.

Substitute the result into the original equation to check it.

Question 5

Find the missing fraction.

Check answer
Undo the known part using subtraction.Use a common denominator.

Substitute the result into the original equation to check it.